Lesvos: The island of flora, fossils and fabulous beaches!

It's an island with a long history... Sometimes called Mytilene (the name of its capital city), it has many secrets and wonders to behold. The Petrified Forest, Byzantine villages and homeland of the Ancient Greek Poetess Sappho... this enchanting island is a traveler's must see!

- Nektaria Karakosta

Lying on the northeastern Aegean Sea, it is naturally blessed with an abundance of mountain ranges, forests, springs and architectural wonder. From picturesque wooden bridges to unexplored caves, the adventure traveler will be delighted. And the array of solitary little chapels to stately monasteries offer a breathtaking experience.

The glory of the past is revealed in its archaeological sites. Byzantine churches and Ottoman monuments are all splendid examples of the island’s traditional architecture.

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The diversity and bold contrasts of its terrain are spectacular, all leading to the wonderful beaches of the island. Whether you prefer sand, pebbles, vegetation or rocks, Lesvos is blessed with it all. Pick your preference and chose from its countless beautiful beaches, some of its best are Eresos, Vatera, Saint Hermogenes, Saint Isidoros, Melinta, Anaxos, Molyvos, Petalidi, and so many more.

The island boasts some incredibly unique attractions. During your stay, don’t forget to… … visit the Petrified Forest, one of the most beautiful monuments of global geological heritage. It extends over the northwestern portion of Lesvos, in a region covered almost exclusively by volcanic stone.

… stroll in the city of Mytilene and admire its traditional houses or the picturesque alleys of Molyvos and Agiassos.